Consultant procurement Jobs in Mühlheim am Main

Company Overview :

Colt Data Centre Services has over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centers - hosting significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, we endeavor to take a customer-led approach across our operations striving to serve our customers with a seamless experience no matter what facility or region they are in. Finding the right solutions for our customers starts with finding the right people for Colt DCS. We believe in creating a healthy, learning environment for our employees to flourish.

Job Summary

The Delivery Commercial & Procurement team oversees the global management of Major Build partners and suppliers, focusing on commercial, contractual, and relationship aspects. Reporting to the Head of Procurement for UK & Europe, this role is centered on delivering exceptional procurement management for Major Build projects.

As Colt DCS continues its rapid expansion of data center facilities worldwide, expertise in contractual construction procurement will be crucial to ensuring Procurement's ongoing success and leadership in Major Build projects.

Job Description

Typical tasks and responsibilities will include :

• Lead and manage procurement activities for Major Builds, including consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Define and implement operating and capital cost reduction targets, benchmarking processes, and innovative procurement solutions to optimize cost and reduce critical path activities.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers, including for soft services such as consulting, to achieve optimal cost and benefit outcomes for Colt DCS.
• Oversee procurement strategies, including sourcing, RFP processes, bidder evaluations, and contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Legal and Commercial teams to negotiate contracts with general contractors and design consultants, managing risk and aligning with corporate governance.
• Track and report cost savings in partnership with the Cost Management team, providing detailed updates in project progress meetings with key stakeholders.
• Perform vendor management, including quarterly performance reviews and contract management, while assessing market trends and internal spending to develop effective contracting strategies.

Qualifications

Experience

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant field